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July 26, 2024
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July 22, 2024 — Forests can reduce hunger in rural households while also capturing carbon and advancing sustainability goals for low- and middle-income countries, according to new ...
July 22, 2024 — A bitter taste is traditionally considered a warning sign of potentially toxic substances. But not all bitter substances are harmful. For example, some peptides and free amino acids taste bitter, ...
July 22, 2024 — In a large Singapore cohort study involving over 13,000 participants spanning close to 20 years, higher consumption of fruits during midlife was found to be associated with lower odds of depressive symptoms at ...
July 16, 2024 — A new study on common food aromas may help explain why astronauts report that meals taste bland in space and struggle to eat their normal nutritional intake. This research has broader implications for improving the diets of isolated people, ...
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July 18, 2024 — Imagine a small fruit that tastes like a cross between a tomato and a pineapple, wrapped in its own natural paper lantern. That's the groundcherry ...
July 17, 2024 — Pet cats may be excellent animal models for the study of obesity origins and treatment in humans, a new study of feline gut microbes suggests -- and both species would likely get healthier in the ...
July 15, 2024 — American diets may have gotten healthier and more diverse in the months following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new ...
July 11, 2024 — Switching from a diet high in saturated animal fats to one rich in plant-based unsaturated fats affects the fat composition in the blood, which in ...
July 11, 2024 — Seagull chicks raised on an 'urban' diet still prefer ...
July 9, 2024 — From sifting through topsoil for native truffles to cracking open hard shells of seeds and nuts to munch on the tasty kernels, Australia bettongs and potoroos are described as 'ecosystem engineers' ...
July 10, 2024 — Do you grab a fork and take a first bite of cake, or say no and walk away? Our motivation to eat is driven by a complex web of cells in the brain that use signals from within the body, as well as ...
July 8, 2024 — In a study involving 50,000+ individuals from around the world, higher gut levels of Blastocystis, a single-celled organism commonly found in the digestive system, were linked to more favorable ...
July 5, 2024 — Agroecology -- a science, practice, and movement which seeks social, political, economic, and environmental sustainability in the global food system -- is gaining momentum in the U.S., according to a ...
July 9, 2024 — A study has identified a potential new treatment for food allergies in inulin, a naturally occurring plant fiber commonly used as a supplement, a ...
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July 17, 2024 — Adolescents consume around two-thirds of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs) new research has found. The study found that UPF consumption was highest among adolescents from ...
July 8, 2024 — A recently published study demonstrates how sucralose affects the behavior of cyanobacteria -- an aquatic photosynthetic bacteria -- and diatoms, microscopic algae that account for more than 30% of ...
July 8, 2024 — Genotyping techniques can be used to select fruit trees with desired traits at the seedling stage, increasing the efficiency of fruit tree breeding. However, so far, there are multiple different ...
July 5, 2024 — Researchers have now developed a new way to make microbes hardy enough to withstand extreme conditions such as heat and the manufacturing processes used to formulate the microbes into powders or ...
July 3, 2024 — Reducing consumption of processed meat by around one-third could prevent more than 350,000 cases of diabetes in the US over 10 ...
July 3, 2024 — Urban agriculture has the potential to improve food security through local, efficient, and sustainable food production. Examples of urban food systems include hydroponics, where plants grow in a ...
July 3, 2024 — It's no secret that kids aren't crazy about having too many seeds, pulp or chunks in their food. But six-year-olds in particular definitely can't stand lumps, according to a new study. ...
July 3, 2024 — Researchers found no infectious virus in the sampled pasteurized milk products tested for ...
June 27, 2024 — A research team tracked children from infancy through age 3 to explore the roots of emotional overeating. Parents/caregivers were surveyed about the children's temperaments and whether they ...
June 26, 2024 — Even though there is substantial variability in the contents and nutritional profiles of plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs), the nutritional profiles tend to reflect a heart-healthy dietary ...
June 26, 2024 — A new study has found evidence linking the intake of whole-sized small fish with a reduced risk of all-cause and cancer mortality in Japanese ...
June 25, 2024 — Researchers have developed a new method for detecting foodborne pathogens that is faster, cheaper, and more effective than existing methods. Their microfluidic chip uses light to detect multiple ...
June 25, 2024 — Nutritionists generally advise everyone to eat more dietary fiber, but a new study suggests that its effects on health can vary from person to person. The findings indicate that recommendations ...
June 24, 2024 — Research shows that the increasingly popular weight-loss strategy is safe. Intermittent fasting has become an increasingly popular way to lose weight without counting calories. And a large body of ...
June 18, 2024 — Researchers performed a study to quantify highly processed food consumption and to investigate its association with diet quality among Japanese children and adolescents. Highly processed foods (HPFs) ...
June 17, 2024 — A study on the remains of the Chaves and Puyascada caves, both located in the province of Huesca, Spain, yields the first direct proof of the consumption and processing of dairy products in the ...
June 17, 2024 — New research shows when animals are fed a diet high in saturated fat for nine weeks, their gut bacteria change in ways that influence brain chemicals and fuel ...
June 13, 2024 — Climate change is making it more difficult to raise cattle -- growth and reproduction are affected by heat -- so it's critical to breed cattle better adapted to a hotter and longer summer. A new ...
June 12, 2024 — Thousands of years ago, people in ancient Syria likely ate mostly grains, grapes, olives and a small amount of dairy and meat -- similar to today's 'Mediterranean diet,' according to a ...
June 11, 2024 — Researchers tracked how plant matter moves through bacteria's metabolism. Microbes respire three times as much carbon dioxide (CO2) from non-sugar carbons from lignin compared to sugar from ...
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Monday, July 8, 2024
- Study Reveals Environmental Impact of Artificial Sweeteners
- Genomic Data Integration Improves Prediction Accuracy of Apple Fruit Traits
Friday, July 5, 2024
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
- Cuts to Processed Meat Intake Bring a Range of Health Benefits
- Wastewater Is a Viable Medium for Growing Lettuce in Hydroponic Systems
- New Study on Children and Food: Fruit Chunks in Yogurt Are a Turn Off for One Age Group in Particular
- Pasteurization Inactivates Highly Infectious Avian Flu in Milk, Study Suggests
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
- 'A Hearty Debate' Concludes Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Are Healthier for Your Heart Than Meat
- Eating Small Fish Whole Can Prolong Life Expectancy, a Japanese Study Finds
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
- 3D-Printed Chip Sensor Detects Foodborne Pathogens for Safer Products
- Should You Eat More Dietary Fiber? New Study Says It Depends
Monday, June 24, 2024
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Monday, June 17, 2024
- Direct Evidence Found for Dairy Consumption in the Pyrenees in the Earliest Stages of the Neolithic
- A High-Fat Diet May Fuel Anxiety
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Monday, June 10, 2024
- Alarming Trends Call for Action to Define the Future Role of Food in Nation's Health
- Planetary Health Diet Associated With Lower Risk of Premature Death, Lower Environmental Impact
- Does a Beet a Day Keep Heart Disease Away?
Thursday, June 6, 2024
- How Milk Proteins Interact With Caffeine in Espresso
- New Home-Administered Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder Shows Promising Results
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
- Uptake of Tire Wear Additives by Vegetables Grown for Human Consumption
- Why Do 1 in 10 Americans Get Eczema? Is It Too Much Salt?
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Monday, June 3, 2024
Friday, May 31, 2024
Thursday, May 30, 2024
- Scientists Develop Visual Tool to Help People Group Foods Based on Their Levels of Processing
- Rapid Urbanization in Africa Transforms Local Food Systems and Threatens Biodiversity
- Picture This: Snapping Photos of Our Food Could Be Good for Us
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
- Chocolate's Tasty Flavors Might Pose a Risk in Other Desserts
- New Research Approach: Exploring the Mouthfeel of Food With a Microscope
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- Intermittent Fasting Shows Promise in Improving Gut Health, Weight Management
- Smarter Foragers Do Not Forage Smarter
- Improved Refrigeration Could Save Nearly Half of the 1.3 Billion Tons of Food Wasted Each Year Globally
- Simple Food Swaps Could Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Household Groceries by a Quarter
Thursday, May 23, 2024
- Developing Novel Methods to Detect Antibiotics in Vegetables and Earthworms
- Mistaken Identity Cleared Up of Foodborne Pathogen Causing Severe Symptoms in Children
- Sense of Belonging and Food Choices
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
- Eating More Ultra-Processed Foods Tied to Cognitive Decline, Stroke, According to Study
- Gene Could Unlock Big Wheat Yields for a Growing Population
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
- Chocolate That Harnesses the Full Potential of the Cocoa Fruit
- Researchers Find Unique Adaptations of Fungus Associated With Bee Bread
Monday, May 20, 2024
Friday, May 17, 2024
Thursday, May 16, 2024
- Natural Toxins in Food: Many People Are Not Aware of the Health Risks
- Study Reveals Consumers Value Animal Welfare More Than Environmental Sustainability When Buying Meat and Dairy Products
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
- Temperature, Time and Blueberry Wine
- Eurasian Jays Can Use 'mental Time Travel' Like Humans, Study Finds
- Two Decades of Studies Suggest Health Benefits Associated With Plant-Based Diets
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Monday, May 13, 2024
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
- Is It Time to Retire the Best-Before Date?
- Discovery of Mechanism Plants Use to Change Seed Oil Could Impact Industrial, Food Oils
- Childcare Pick-Up: A 1-Hour Window to Build Healthier Eating Habits
- Cranberry Extracts Could Boost Microbiota and Counter Cardiometabolic Diseases
Monday, April 29, 2024
- One in Eight Grown-Ups Love Extreme Tartness
- More Plants on the Menu of Ancient Hunter-Gatherers
- Fixin' To Be Flexitarian: Scrap Fish and Invasive Species Can Liven Up Vegetables
Thursday, April 25, 2024
- Food in Sight? The Liver Is Ready!
- Scientists Replace Fishmeal in Aquaculture With Microbial Protein Derived from Soybean Processing Wastewater
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
- New Research Shows 'profound' Link Between Dietary Choices and Brain Health
- Social Media Can Be Used to Increase Fruit and Vegetable Intake in Young People
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Monday, April 22, 2024
- The Spiciness of Mustard May Depend on Soil Microbes
- 3 in 5 Parents Play Short Order Cook for Young Children Who Don't Like Family Meal
Friday, April 19, 2024
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
- Guidance on Energy and Macronutrients Across the Lifespan
- Probiotic Feed Additive Boosts Growth, Health in Poultry in Place of Antibiotics
- E-Tongue Can Detect White Wine Spoilage Before Humans Can
- Research Explores How a Father's Diet Could Shape the Health of His Offspring
Monday, April 15, 2024
- Take It from the Rats: A Junk Food Diet Can Cause Long-Term Damage to Adolescent Brains
- Green-to-Red Transformation of Euglena Gracilis Using Bonito Stock and Intense Red Light
Friday, April 12, 2024
- Microbial Food as a Strategy Food Production of the Future
- PFAS Exposure from High Seafood Diets May Be Underestimated
- Choosing Sugary Drinks Over Fruit Juice for Toddlers Linked to Risk of Adult Obesity
Thursday, April 11, 2024
- Biofortified Rice to Combat Deficiencies
- Economist: Tens of Billions of Dollars in Forest Products Are Being Overlooked
- Food Security in Developed Countries Shows Resilience to Climate Change
- Method to Extract Useful Proteins from Beer-Brewing Leftovers
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
- Mixed Diets Balance Nutrition and Carbon Footprint
- Size of Salty Snack Influences Eating Behavior That Determines Amount Consumed
Friday, April 5, 2024
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
- More Social Birds Are More Adventurous Feeders
- Scientists Further Our Understanding of How a Foodborne Bacterium Can Survive in Food Preparation Environments
Monday, April 1, 2024
Thursday, March 28, 2024
- Do Sweeteners Increase Your Appetite? New Evidence from Randomised Controlled Trial Says No
- Small Birds Spice Up the Already Diverse Diet of Spotted Hyenas in Namibia
- Eggs May Not Be Bad for Your Heart After All